In matchday 27, Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Hamburg SV, with defender Ramy Bensebaini scoring twice to lead his team back from behind. The hosts, under the guidance of Niko Kovac, managed to overturn an early deficit thanks to Bensebaini’s penalties at the 28th and 39th minutes, as well as a goal from Serhou Guirassy in the second half (33rd minute). Hamburg SV had taken the lead with goals from Philip Otele (18th minute) and Sambi Lokonga (37th minute), but Dortmund’s fighting spirit shone through.
The standout player of the match was Fábio Silva, who demonstrated exceptional skill and became an essential part of Dortmund’s offensive play.
Bensebaini not only made an impact on the scoreboard but also demonstrated solid defensive capabilities throughout the game, contributing significantly to his team’s performance.
Niko Kovac opted for a 3-5-2 formation for Dortmund, placing Gregor Kobel in goal; Luca Reggiani, Waldemar Anton, and Nico Schlotterbeck in defense; Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson in midfield; and Maximilian Beier and Karim Adeyemi leading the attack.
On the other hand, Hamburg SV, managed by Merlin Polzin, also set up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Daniel Heuer as the goalkeeper; Warmed Omari, Luka Vuskovic, and Jordan Torunarigha in defense; William Mikelbrencis, Fábio Vieira, Nicolai Remberg, Sambi Lokonga, and Miro Muheim in midfield; and Ransford Königsdörffer and Philip Otele as forwards.
The match at Signal Iduna Park was officiated by referee Matthias Jöllenbeck.
Looking ahead, Borussia Dortmund will travel to face Stuttgart in their next fixture, while Hamburg SV will host Augsburg. Dortmund currently sits in second place with 61 points, while Hamburg SV now holds 30 points, placing them in eleventh.
Substitutions for Borussia Dortmund
45’ 2T – Karim Adeyemi off for Serhou Guirassy, and Luca Reggiani off for Ramy Bensebaini
59’ 2T – Daniel Svensson off for Fábio Silva, and Marcel Sabitzer off for Carney Chukwuemeka
96’ 2T – Felix Nmecha off for Julian Brandt
Yellow Cards for Borussia Dortmund:
49’ 1T – Karim Adeyemi, 49’ 2T – Julian Ryerson
Substitutions for Hamburg SV
68’ 2T – Fábio Vieira off for Damion Downs, and Philip Otele off for Fabio Baldé
79’ 2T – Ransford Königsdörffer off for Otto Stange
91’ 2T – Warmed Omari off for Rayan Philippe, and William Mikelbrencis off for Jean-Luc Dompé
Yellow Cards for Hamburg SV:
49’ 1T – Nicolai Remberg, 23’ 2T – Philip Otele, 28’ 2T – William Mikelbrencis